Senior Game Designer (UK Remote)

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Posted 08 December 2022
Salary Negotiable
LocationDundee
Job type Permanent
DisciplineDesign
Reference18421
Contact NameAndrew Freedlander

Job description

Tag Games is building a brand-new world-leading, cross platform IP and are looking for a Senior Games Designer to join the team.  

As a Senior Games Designer at the studio, you will work closely with key stakeholders to maintain and advance your area of ownership. Additionally, you will playtest, balance, and provide feedback on new game systems.

Your responsibilities...

  • Take ownership of the design and balancing of dedicated game systems
  • Work closely with key Stakeholders to maintain and advance your area of ownership
  • Ensure that clear lines of communication are kept open with key Stakeholders by updating them on the progress and challenges
  • Produce clear and effective design documentation
  • Assist other Game Designers with systems design and spreadsheet modelling
  • Work closely with the dev teams to ensure the correct implementation of designs
  • Conduct competitor analysis and design teardowns
  • Collaborate with other disciplines to create game content that delivers a rewarding and exciting experience for the player
  • Participate in required production related meetings and functions as needed
  • Attend and participate in design related discussions concerning areas relating to or under your ownership

The skills and experience you'll bring to the role...

  • 3+ years industry experience in a game design position
  • Proven experience in a systems design position in at least one project
  • A strong ability to identify and solve problems throughout all stages of development
  • Excellent communication and team working skills, in order to effectively work with Game Design and Product teams
  • The ability to create game systems to provide interesting, exciting and varied play experiences whilst also meeting commercial goals
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • A genuine passion for games

A bonus if you have...

  • Experience working on AAA titles
  • Strong understanding of event-driven live operations in mobile games
  • Solid understanding of systems driven player owned narratives
  • An avid player of F2P mobile strategy games
  • Knowledge of MMO, RPG, and F2P mobile strategy games
  • Experience in Unity
  • Experience in creating content to support systems design

Tag Games has a collaborative and relaxed work culture whilst encouraging feedback and support to solve problems - always striving to be the best they can be. They are driven by a passion for quality and delivering outstanding products.